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05-07-2012, 10:09 PM
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May 7, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
$250,000 Hesston Speedway Season Blasts Off May 12 with the “Ice Buster!”
(Hesston, PA) The “Dirt Doctor” at Hesston Speedway has the 4/10 mile supertrack ready to go for 2012! The most exciting season ever in the 51-year history of the track begins on Saturday night, May 12 with the “2012 Ice Buster.” 2 weeks later, on Sunday, May 27, the Speedmonster Super Series blasts off with the 3 State Flyers opener at the “Superthunder Road” mega-event. “Motor Mountain” is schedule to pay out over $250,000 this season with payoff increases throughout the events.
“Motor Mountain” will feature 7 different classes of racing in 2012. 6 Hi-Octane regular events will feature the Late Model Sportsman (limited/crate/steel block late models), B-Cadets (street/pro-stock), Hobby (pure/strictly stock), Mod-4 and Roadrunners (fwd stock 4-cylinder) with rules similar to 2011. Crate late models can use a 12” spoiler and get a weight break at all races.
The Super Late Models will headline on 6 nights in the Speedmonster Super Series. All Speedmonster Super Series events will feature Semi-Late Model Sportsman, A-Cadets and Hobby-Modifieds. These events will utilize more open rules where every car in the region in those classes will be competitive and legal using weight and spoiler variances. Even though the rules will allow more open cars to run in a higher weight category, cars legal by the regular rules will still be competitive with minimal changes in their lower weight categories. Roadrunners will also compete at the Speedmonster events. The PASS 305 Sprints are also scheduled to make 2 appearances this season.
The powerful Late Model Sportsman will race 25 laps for $800 to win, $100 to start and $75 for non-qualifers at the “Ice Buster” on May 12. B-Cadets will race 20 laps for $400 to win, $60 to start and $50 for non-qualifiers. Hobby will run a 15 lap feature paying $200 to win, $40 to start and $30 for non-qualifiers. The 15-lap Mod-4 feature will pay $200 to win, $35 to start and $25 for non-qualifiers, while the Roadrunners will race 12 laps for $100 to win, $25 to start and $25 for non-qualifiers. All divisions will run heat races on Hi-Octane regular events.
The “King of Motor Mountain” will return for 2012 during the regular events featuring 1-on-1 match races between Late Model Sportsman drivers. On May 12, 2011 track champion Rance Garlock will take on Eric Irvin to determine the 1st “King” of the season.
Pit gates will open at 3:00 with grandstands opening at 4:00. Pill draw cutoff and mandatory drivers meeting will be at 4:30. The warm-ups for the B-Cadets, Hobby, Mod-4 and Roadrunners will begin at 5:00 followed by heats for those classes at 5:30 pm then Late Model Sportsman warm-ups. The “Dirt Doctor” will work his track magic from approximately 7:00 to 8:00 with complete track re-preparation. Late Model Sportsman heats are scheduled to start approximately 8:05 followed by all features and the “King of Motor Mountain.” Adult admission to the grandstands is $11.43 + $.57 tax = $12. Junior 10-16 grandstand admission is $8.57 + $.43 tax = $9.00. Children 9 and under are FREE in the grandstands. Pit admission is $23.81 + $1.19 tax = $25.00. Rain date for the “2012 Ice Buster” is Saturday, May 19.
Hesston Speedway is currently requires My Laps/AMB transponders for all Super Late Models, Late Model Sportsman, Cadets and Hobby. The RACECEIVER/Westhold transponder system will be installed in the upcoming weeks, which is also compatible with AMB/My Laps. The track will have transponders for race team use until August 1, at which time all race teams will have to purchase or rent a transponder. The track will be selling Westhold transponders for only $240. All divisions are required to use RACEceiver one-way radios.
The 2nd event of 2012 will be the 1st mega-event of the season as the Speedmonster Super Series makes its debut along with the season opener for the 3 State Flyers at “Superthunder Road” on Sunday, May 27. The S³/3SF Super Late Models will race 51 laps for $5,100 to win, $400 to start and $155 for non-qualifiers.
The Speedmonster Super Series will pay out the $5,000 Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic/American Racer/Lias Tire/Precise Racing point fund based on 6 races with $2,000 going to the champion, while the 3 State Flyers will pay $3,000 to champion from their Nininger’s Tire & Auto Point Fund. Super Late Model teams can run for BOTH point funds at 4 of the 6 Speedmonster races are 3 State Flyers races and the 3 State Flyers schedule does not conflict with the Speedmonster/ULMS finale in October!
“Superthunder Road” will be a late model super show, with 2 late model divisions. The Semi-Late Model Sportsman will race in a 30-lap championship for $1,000 to win, $125 to start and $75 for non-qualifiers. A-Cadets will race 22 laps for $575 to win, $75 to start and $60 for non-qualifiers. Hobby-Modifieds and Roadrunners will compete in a feature-only format with $300 to win, $50 to start for the Hobby-Modified race and $200 to win $36 to start for the Roadrunner race.
The “Dirt Driving Experience” has been scheduled for May 28, July 4 (if not needed for rain date) and September 3. This unique opportunity allows race fans to become race drivers as they receive training and laps in a real Super Late Model car. Full information on this program may be found at www.dirtdriving.com.
Hesston Speedway is proudly supported by its sponsors. American Racer is based out of Indiana, PA. Lias Tire, located at 488 North 5th Street in Indiana, PA, is the regional distributor for American Racer. More information on American Racer and Lias Tire may be found at http://www.americanraceronline.com, http://www.liastireonline.com or by calling 800-638-7028.
Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic is headquartered at 2931 Industrial Park Drive in Finksburg, MD with satellite distribution centers at 1076 South Main Street in Roaring Springs, PA and at Precise Racing Products located at located at 110 S Pike Road #207 in Sarver, PA. Information on Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic may be found at http://www.hoosiermidatlantic.com. Precise Racing Products website is http://www.preciseracing.com. HTMA and Precise Racing can be reached at 800-651-5164.
G & R Excavation & Demolition is located at 900 Pennsylvania Avenue in Tyrone, PA and may be contacted at 814-684-4424 or toll free 866-766-4424. 2012 Division sponsors include Walters Auto Wrecking for the Late Model Sportsman at 403 Walters Lane in Hollidaysburg, PA, 814-696-0310 or http://www.waltersautowrecking.com. Dan’s Auto Body is the sponsor of the Cadets in Saxton, PA with full information at http://www.dansautobodysaxton.com or 814-635-0452. Bubba’s Pizza & Sub Station is the sponsor for the Hobby-Modifieds at 705 Spring Street in Saxton, PA or 814-635-4002
Goshorn Racing Supply is the official parts supplier of “Motor Mountain” and can be contacted at 717-446-3354 or 814-599-5436. BBI Racing Products and Custom Graphics is located in Altoona, PA with information at http://bbiracing.com. Impact Media is the official videographer of Hesston Speedway. Their videos can be purchased at http://www.flagtoflagvideo.com. Eriksen Well Drilling is located in Hesston PA with full information at http://www.eriksenwelldrilling.com.
“Motor Mountain” is located in the scenic Raystown Lake and mountain country of central PA and provides a wonderful opportunity for race fans and race teams to make a complete weekend getaway when attending the racing events at Hesston. Promoter DR Eriksen has transformed Hesston into a showplace in just two short seasons, with additional improvements on the drawing board. Major expansions have given the track more seating, parking and pit space to accommodate these major events. All fans are provided an excellent view of the action, with grandstand seating and drive-in viewing built high above the racing surface. Hesston welcomes campers and now offers in track-camping on the back straight viewing ramp. Full information about the Hesston Speedway may be found at http://www.hesstonspeedway.com or by calling 814-658-3639. Facebook fans are invited to “LIKE” the Hesston page at http://www.facebook.com/hesstonspeedway and to enter for exciting ticket giveaways during the season.
http://www.facebook.com/hesstonspeedway
hesstonspeedway@hotmail.com
May 7, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
$250,000 Hesston Speedway Season Blasts Off May 12 with the “Ice Buster!”
(Hesston, PA) The “Dirt Doctor” at Hesston Speedway has the 4/10 mile supertrack ready to go for 2012! The most exciting season ever in the 51-year history of the track begins on Saturday night, May 12 with the “2012 Ice Buster.” 2 weeks later, on Sunday, May 27, the Speedmonster Super Series blasts off with the 3 State Flyers opener at the “Superthunder Road” mega-event. “Motor Mountain” is schedule to pay out over $250,000 this season with payoff increases throughout the events.
“Motor Mountain” will feature 7 different classes of racing in 2012. 6 Hi-Octane regular events will feature the Late Model Sportsman (limited/crate/steel block late models), B-Cadets (street/pro-stock), Hobby (pure/strictly stock), Mod-4 and Roadrunners (fwd stock 4-cylinder) with rules similar to 2011. Crate late models can use a 12” spoiler and get a weight break at all races.
The Super Late Models will headline on 6 nights in the Speedmonster Super Series. All Speedmonster Super Series events will feature Semi-Late Model Sportsman, A-Cadets and Hobby-Modifieds. These events will utilize more open rules where every car in the region in those classes will be competitive and legal using weight and spoiler variances. Even though the rules will allow more open cars to run in a higher weight category, cars legal by the regular rules will still be competitive with minimal changes in their lower weight categories. Roadrunners will also compete at the Speedmonster events. The PASS 305 Sprints are also scheduled to make 2 appearances this season.
The powerful Late Model Sportsman will race 25 laps for $800 to win, $100 to start and $75 for non-qualifers at the “Ice Buster” on May 12. B-Cadets will race 20 laps for $400 to win, $60 to start and $50 for non-qualifiers. Hobby will run a 15 lap feature paying $200 to win, $40 to start and $30 for non-qualifiers. The 15-lap Mod-4 feature will pay $200 to win, $35 to start and $25 for non-qualifiers, while the Roadrunners will race 12 laps for $100 to win, $25 to start and $25 for non-qualifiers. All divisions will run heat races on Hi-Octane regular events.
The “King of Motor Mountain” will return for 2012 during the regular events featuring 1-on-1 match races between Late Model Sportsman drivers. On May 12, 2011 track champion Rance Garlock will take on Eric Irvin to determine the 1st “King” of the season.
Pit gates will open at 3:00 with grandstands opening at 4:00. Pill draw cutoff and mandatory drivers meeting will be at 4:30. The warm-ups for the B-Cadets, Hobby, Mod-4 and Roadrunners will begin at 5:00 followed by heats for those classes at 5:30 pm then Late Model Sportsman warm-ups. The “Dirt Doctor” will work his track magic from approximately 7:00 to 8:00 with complete track re-preparation. Late Model Sportsman heats are scheduled to start approximately 8:05 followed by all features and the “King of Motor Mountain.” Adult admission to the grandstands is $11.43 + $.57 tax = $12. Junior 10-16 grandstand admission is $8.57 + $.43 tax = $9.00. Children 9 and under are FREE in the grandstands. Pit admission is $23.81 + $1.19 tax = $25.00. Rain date for the “2012 Ice Buster” is Saturday, May 19.
Hesston Speedway is currently requires My Laps/AMB transponders for all Super Late Models, Late Model Sportsman, Cadets and Hobby. The RACECEIVER/Westhold transponder system will be installed in the upcoming weeks, which is also compatible with AMB/My Laps. The track will have transponders for race team use until August 1, at which time all race teams will have to purchase or rent a transponder. The track will be selling Westhold transponders for only $240. All divisions are required to use RACEceiver one-way radios.
The 2nd event of 2012 will be the 1st mega-event of the season as the Speedmonster Super Series makes its debut along with the season opener for the 3 State Flyers at “Superthunder Road” on Sunday, May 27. The S³/3SF Super Late Models will race 51 laps for $5,100 to win, $400 to start and $155 for non-qualifiers.
The Speedmonster Super Series will pay out the $5,000 Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic/American Racer/Lias Tire/Precise Racing point fund based on 6 races with $2,000 going to the champion, while the 3 State Flyers will pay $3,000 to champion from their Nininger’s Tire & Auto Point Fund. Super Late Model teams can run for BOTH point funds at 4 of the 6 Speedmonster races are 3 State Flyers races and the 3 State Flyers schedule does not conflict with the Speedmonster/ULMS finale in October!
“Superthunder Road” will be a late model super show, with 2 late model divisions. The Semi-Late Model Sportsman will race in a 30-lap championship for $1,000 to win, $125 to start and $75 for non-qualifiers. A-Cadets will race 22 laps for $575 to win, $75 to start and $60 for non-qualifiers. Hobby-Modifieds and Roadrunners will compete in a feature-only format with $300 to win, $50 to start for the Hobby-Modified race and $200 to win $36 to start for the Roadrunner race.
The “Dirt Driving Experience” has been scheduled for May 28, July 4 (if not needed for rain date) and September 3. This unique opportunity allows race fans to become race drivers as they receive training and laps in a real Super Late Model car. Full information on this program may be found at www.dirtdriving.com.
Hesston Speedway is proudly supported by its sponsors. American Racer is based out of Indiana, PA. Lias Tire, located at 488 North 5th Street in Indiana, PA, is the regional distributor for American Racer. More information on American Racer and Lias Tire may be found at http://www.americanraceronline.com, http://www.liastireonline.com or by calling 800-638-7028.
Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic is headquartered at 2931 Industrial Park Drive in Finksburg, MD with satellite distribution centers at 1076 South Main Street in Roaring Springs, PA and at Precise Racing Products located at located at 110 S Pike Road #207 in Sarver, PA. Information on Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic may be found at http://www.hoosiermidatlantic.com. Precise Racing Products website is http://www.preciseracing.com. HTMA and Precise Racing can be reached at 800-651-5164.
G & R Excavation & Demolition is located at 900 Pennsylvania Avenue in Tyrone, PA and may be contacted at 814-684-4424 or toll free 866-766-4424. 2012 Division sponsors include Walters Auto Wrecking for the Late Model Sportsman at 403 Walters Lane in Hollidaysburg, PA, 814-696-0310 or http://www.waltersautowrecking.com. Dan’s Auto Body is the sponsor of the Cadets in Saxton, PA with full information at http://www.dansautobodysaxton.com or 814-635-0452. Bubba’s Pizza & Sub Station is the sponsor for the Hobby-Modifieds at 705 Spring Street in Saxton, PA or 814-635-4002
Goshorn Racing Supply is the official parts supplier of “Motor Mountain” and can be contacted at 717-446-3354 or 814-599-5436. BBI Racing Products and Custom Graphics is located in Altoona, PA with information at http://bbiracing.com. Impact Media is the official videographer of Hesston Speedway. Their videos can be purchased at http://www.flagtoflagvideo.com. Eriksen Well Drilling is located in Hesston PA with full information at http://www.eriksenwelldrilling.com.
“Motor Mountain” is located in the scenic Raystown Lake and mountain country of central PA and provides a wonderful opportunity for race fans and race teams to make a complete weekend getaway when attending the racing events at Hesston. Promoter DR Eriksen has transformed Hesston into a showplace in just two short seasons, with additional improvements on the drawing board. Major expansions have given the track more seating, parking and pit space to accommodate these major events. All fans are provided an excellent view of the action, with grandstand seating and drive-in viewing built high above the racing surface. Hesston welcomes campers and now offers in track-camping on the back straight viewing ramp. Full information about the Hesston Speedway may be found at http://www.hesstonspeedway.com or by calling 814-658-3639. Facebook fans are invited to “LIKE” the Hesston page at http://www.facebook.com/hesstonspeedway and to enter for exciting ticket giveaways during the season.